Day 82: Saturday, December 13, 2014

danelutza19

Good morning everyone!
I was reviewing yesterday's thread and got me thinking about the importance of "well being".
NikonPal's pictures mean so much because they inspire self love and self respect. The road we are on, it's a treat for our bodies and our mind. We build confidence and strenght. Weightloss is so much about spoiling ourselves with good stuff.
Let's treat ourselves like royalty, pretty up our plate, massaging up our new found bodies, taking pictures, smiling more.
For today, let's give ourselves some special attention!
Make it fabulous!!!!!

NikonPal

Thanks so much...not to beat a dead horse..this is an excerpt from a post I made awhile back...just sharing my story a bit:

"I never eat off a paper plate or out of a container. The last thing I want is a meal that screams “I’m on a diet!” I adjust plate size depending upon the meal. I also have healthy mid-morning / afternoon snacks and save some calories for the TV munchies (100-calorie popcorn, Fiber Bar, Jell, Sugar-free Fruit Cups, Edy’s Frozen Bars etc.)

I’m fortunate – I love to cook and meal-prep in some ways relaxes me – as long as I’m the only one in the kitchen (LOL). I buy mostly healthy foods and then get a bit creative.

I do NOT deprive my wife of her favorites. She does not have a weight problem – I do. I will buy her occasional chocolates, ice cream, pizza, chips and McDonalds etc. and have none of it myself. She has always had those things in moderation and it helps me condition myself.

When it comes to restaurants, I always check their on-line menu / nutrition guide and make multiple selections in advance. If out of town etc., I don't drive myself nuts. I know what is and isn't healthy. I know what portion sizes should look like (largely sticking with fist-size quantities)."

balancedwalker

Great going everyone. Yes, I like the pics too. Keep them coming.

Kenda2427

I agree, sometimes in our quest to become thinner and healthier we forget to reward ourselves or simply be good to ourselves. Today I had a massage which helped my aching muscles because I work out 5-7 times per week. I bought some new clothes that better fit and flatter the body I have been working towards. Tomorrow evening we are going out for a lovely dinner with friends and it will be over calories, but that's ok. It's one meal. I am going to try and hit the treadmill tomorrow to counteract it but if not I will hit throughout the week as I always do now.
Everyone have a great weekend and do something for yourself, you deserve it.